In protest outside Ministry of Energy, Kaçinar residents demand halt to hydropower project
Dozens of residents from Kaçinar in Mirdita gathered in front of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy today, demanding an immediate halt to the construction of four hydropower plants by...
In major debut, Albania to host first three stages of 2025 Giro d’Italia
The 2025 edition of the Giro d’Italia will kick off in Albania on May 9, with the first three stages set across Durrës, Tiranë, and Vlorë before continuing toward Italy...
In rare step, EU Ambassador in Albania personally denies interference in ODIHR report
EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato has directly denied claims that the European Union influenced OSCE/ODIHR’s preliminary election report—calling the allegations entirely false and harmful. His statement marks an unusual public intervention...
In embarrassing moment for DP, Chris LaCivita laughs off Albania campaign in Guardian sting video
The American political strategist hired by Albania’s Democratic Party (DP), was caught on video laughing when asked about his role in the country’s election campaign. The footage, released by The...
EU denies DP affiliated media claims of interference in OSCE Election Report
The European Union Delegation in Tirana has denied allegations published by Syri.net, a media outlet closely aligned with Sali Berisha’s family, which claimed that EU officials intervened to remove names...
Europe’s center-right embraces Berisha again — prompting a scornful response from Albania’s prime minister
The European People’s Party (EPP) has adopted a resolution titled “Electoral Integrity in Albania,” submitted by the Democratic Party (DP) of Albania at its recent congress in Valencia. The document,...
Albin Kurti takes first step toward breaking parliamentary deadlock, invites opposition to talks
Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti has made his first concrete move to resolve the ongoing parliamentary stalemate, after his party, Vetëvendosje, failed eight consecutive times to secure enough votes...
Berisha meets former Enlargement Commissioner Hahn, despite history of harsh criticism
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha met with former European Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn during the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress in Valencia, in a meeting the DP described as...
Growing interest from foreign tech firms in Albania highlights digital shift
Foreign tech companies are increasingly choosing Albania to expand their coding and software operations. According to the Albanian government, this trend is no longer driven by cheap labor but by...
Kosovo stuck in political deadlock after eighth failed attempt to elect speaker
Kosovo’s post-election political stalemate continues, as Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party, despite winning the most votes in the February 9 elections, remains unable to secure the necessary support to form...